Travel MDS Coord RN/LPN

WesleyLife; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WesleyLife in Johnston, IA, is seeking a qualified MDS Coordinator to oversee MDS assessments and care plans, ensuring CMS RAI guideline compliance. This role requires a strong nursing foundation and MDS experience with travel to multiple WesleyLife communities.

The ideal candidate will coordinate schedules, maintain accurate documentation, and collaborate with nursing teams to support high-quality resident care. If you bring race-to-resident outcomes focus and regulatory knowledge, apply today.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Iowa RN or LPN license in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years of long-term care experience.
• Minimum 2 years of dedicated MDS experience.
• RAC-CT certification required within one year of hire.
• Strong knowledge of CMS RAI guidelines, Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term care regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly and support multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Complete, review, and submit MDS assessments, CAAs, and comprehensive care plans in accordance with CMS RAI guidelines.
• Manage MDS schedules, ARDs, Medicare assessments, IPA reviews, and Medicaid Case Mix processes.
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation, ICD coding, and regulatory reporting.
• Monitor MDS quality measures, validation reports, and compliance metrics; complete corrections as needed.
• Educate and support nursing and interdisciplinary team members on MDS best practices and documentation standards.
• Participate in Medicare meetings, Triple Check processes, QAPI initiatives, and quality improvement activities.
• Identify significant changes in resident condition and coordinate appropriate assessments.
• Travel to assigned communities to provide onsite support, training, and coverage as needed.

Skills

CMS RAI knowledge

MDS documentation

Regulatory compliance

Organizational skills

Education

RN or LPN license in Iowa

Accredited nursing program graduate

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Network Support Center
5508 NW 88th St
Johnston, IA 50131, USA

Responsibilities

• Complete, review, and submit MDS assessments, CAAs, and comprehensive care plans in accordance with CMS RAI guidelines.
• Manage MDS schedules, ARDs, Medicare assessments, IPA reviews, and Medicaid Case Mix processes.
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation, ICD coding, and regulatory reporting.
• Monitor MDS quality measures, validation reports, and compliance metrics; complete corrections as needed.
• Educate and support nursing and interdisciplinary team members on MDS best practices and documentation standards.
• Participate in Medicare meetings, Triple Check processes, QAPI initiatives, and quality improvement activities.
• Identify significant changes in resident condition and coordinate appropriate assessments.
• Travel to assigned communities to provide onsite support, training, and coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Iowa RN or LPN license in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years of long-term care experience.
• Minimum 2 years of dedicated MDS experience.
• RAC-CT certification required within one year of hire and maintained thereafter.
• Strong knowledge of CMS RAI guidelines, Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term care regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly and support multiple locations.

Travel Required

Yes.

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